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Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

TV-MA2016•44m•9.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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9.0/10(16)

Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 26, 2016

Last Aired

February 8, 2021

Networks

Viceland, Vice TV

Created By

Hamilton Morris

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Story of the South African Quaalude
E1
The Story of the South African Quaalude
Air date: 2016-10-26
South Africa is the last place on earth Quaaludes can still be found; Hamilton travels there to study the drug and learns of a dark history of medical experimentation.
A Positive PCP Story
E2
A Positive PCP Story
Air date: 2016-11-02
Hamilton investigates the history of PCP in the U.S., seeking input from addicts, dealers and chemists.
Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium
E3
Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium
Air date: 2016-11-09
From the heavenly cloud forests of Oaxaca to a viral video of Miley Cyrus, Hamilton investigates the inconspicuous yet extraordinary psychedelic plant Salvia divinorum.
Magic Mushrooms in Mexico
E4
Magic Mushrooms in Mexico
Air date: 2016-11-16
Hamilton explores magic mushrooms with the help of shamans, clandestine growers, and ethnomycologists.
Fish N' Trips
E5
Fish N' Trips
Air date: 2016-11-30
Hamilton embarks on an aquatic adventure to Reunion Island and Madagascar to investigate ichthyoallyeinotoxism and a twisted history of hallucinogenic fish.
The Lazy Lizard School of Hedonism
E6
The Lazy Lizard School of Hedonism
Air date: 2016-12-07
We meet with famed LSD chemist Casey Hardison in the Nevada desert and embark on a roadtrip to visit the unsung hero of psychedelic history.

Cast

Hamilton Morris

Hamilton Morris

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